Cold-Finished 317 Stainless Steel Square Bar from China
Square bar of 317 stainless steel (11-15% nickel) produced by cold-finishing, without additional processing. Under HTS 7222.20.00.73 for 8-24% nickel stainless bars not further worked. Applied in pulp and paper industry equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mill certificates must specify cold-formed process and Ni analysis; avoid rust/discoloration claims per chapter note
• Common issue: confusing with hot-rolled under 7221